3018 Pompei scavi nuovi. Casa dei Vetti c. 1888 - 1903

"3018 Pompei scavi nuovi. Casa dei Vetti" is a black and white photograph taken by Giorgio Sommer around the turn of the 20th century. This photo depicts the excavated remains of the House of the Vettii in Pompeii, Italy. The image captures the courtyard of the ancient Roman home, featuring a series of columns, stone basins, and a small garden. The photograph provides a glimpse into the architecture and domestic life of the people who lived in Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This photo, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the power of photography to document history and preserve the ruins of lost civilizations.